#18 - Anchored Double Crochet Stitch for Mosaic Crochet

Eliminate unsightly gaps on the back of your Mosaic Crochet projects by using an anchored double crochet (Adc) stitch instead. I invented this stitch many years ago while designing some mosaic crochet patterns and I’m excited to share it with you today!
Anchored double crochet (Adc) instructions:
Insert hook in both loops (or in back loop only) of next st on previous row and draw up a lp, YO, insert hook in front lp of st one row below same st and draw up a lp, YO and draw through 2 lps on hook, YO and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
My crochet patterns using the Adc:
Crochet Mosaic Scarf pattern, self-published by Susan Lowman, The Crochet Architect:
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Wedding Ring Blanket, self-published by Susan Lowman, The Crochet Architect:
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Dueling Diamonds Blanket, self-published by Susan Lowman, The Crochet Architect:
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FREE Mosaic Basketweave Placemat pattern, designed by Susan Lowman:
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To learn another technique for Overlay Mosaic Crochet using the Adc stitch, watch my video #25 - Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet with NO ENDS (my COM technique): • #25 - Continuous Overl...
For well-written crochet patterns, check out my website at www.TheCrochet...

[@escudier1651]

This is pure brilliance!!!!! Perfectly explaned and executed. Thank you so much!!!!!😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Have you watched my COM video #25 to eliminate the ends on Overlay Mosaic Crochet? It's a game changer, too! Happy crocheting to you!

[@haydenkvalevog]

I always come back to this video when I want to remember the best way to do a mosaic crochet ❤ thank you so much!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Hayden! I hope all your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects turn out fabulous! Happy crocheting to you!

[@jenhowell8535]

Brilliant, thank you very much. No wasted time waffling on, straight to the point and perfectly taught. I’m now confident to do it myself. Excellent tutorial.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad you liked my video and it was helpful for you, Jen! Thank you very much for your kind words! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch for your overlay mosaic crochet projects!

[@hollyherr2552]

The unanchored crochet stitches on the back of Mosaic crochet really bother me, so I hadn’t even tried to do it. This, however, takes care of that problem beautifully.💕 Now maybe I will give mosaic a try! Thank you so much! You are amazing!👍🏼

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Holly! Mosaic Crochet is a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. If you don't like all the tails at the beginning and end of each row on Overlay Mosaic Crochet, check out my video #25 for my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) technique. Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@EmpressKadesh]

Thank you!! I just discovered this mosaic method from a suggested video from Tinna Thorvaldar and the Virgo in me was just never going to be able to tolerate all that mess on the back side. ;D

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you found my video and I hope it helps you clear up the mess on the back side of your mosaic pieces!

[@m-rstringer3750]

Whaddya mean, Virgo ? - I'm Cancer, and totally obsessive about stuff like that ! [grin]

[@brendastarr6924]

I'm so glad to have help from Fiber fox studios to go here to learn anchored mosaic. I love mosaics but was just a little worried about the back. So now I'm confident I will like doing Mosaics

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad I could help your confidence level for Mosaic Crochet, Brenda! I hope all your Mosaic Crochet projects turn out wonderful!

[@joannwensko717]

HI. I love this stitch. I tried pulling the yarn through three loops then the two loops and the stitch looks more like a standard double crochet. It also puffs the stitch out a little more on the bottom and gives better coverage. I love your videos and you can teach an old crocheter new tricks.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks so much for commenting, JoAnn! I'm an old crocheter, too! I actually started working the last Adc in my row like you're doing it: pulling through 3 lps first, then the last 2 lps to finish the stitch. It helps the Adc move to the right a little and helps eliminate the gap between the last 2 stitches in the row. I'll give it a try throughout the row and see if I like it better for working my Adc throughout my projects! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@joannwensko717]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Thank you. I am one of those people who tries something and then adapts it. The other thing I was trying was on the reversible mosaic when I inserted the hook on the wrong side I chained one and then made the blsc. In other words I tried a long single crochet. I have been crocheting since my grandmother taught me almost 60 years ago. If you ever need a pattern tester I am volunteering for the job. I retired a year ago and have the time now.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

It sounds like we both like to experiment with crochet stitches and techniques, JoAnn! You must have been a child when you learned to crochet! I was a teenager when I learned. I'll keep you in mind if I need a pattern tester!

[@user-sj4rs8dj6c]

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[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Happy crocheting to you!

[@lisadenson1041]

Wow! Makes a huge difference. Thank you so much!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@nikhitamahato3538]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial. I have just started mosaic crochet and didn't like the gaps at the back. Your trick solved the problem.😍😍 Please do share more about mosaic crochet. Sort of obsessed about it!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Mosaic crochet is one of my favorite crochet techniques. I have plans for more mosaic crochet videos, so stay tuned!

[@nikhitamahato3538]

@@TheCrochetArchitect sure....

[@peachesfireside178]

@@TheCrochetArchitect THANK YOU!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome!

[@HAPPYBEADER9591]

I love this stitch. I've never had to use it the crochet had close changing stitches. I now have a big blanket this has many stitches and rows with doubles it would have the pockets every row which it really would be bad since lint and and dirt get in I'm so happy to have seen your video. Thank you love this stitch.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope your Mosaic Crochet project turns out great by using my Adc stitch! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@DineeGal]

Thanks for this excellent video featuring your Anchored DC stitch - it’s a game changer stitch!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Have you watched my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) video? It goes really well with my Adc stitch! You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@goldieyawn1706]

Excellent and concise! ❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy using my Anchored dc for many of your overlay mosaic crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@ThePinkBinks]

Very glad I found this video at the beginning of learning mosaic crochet. Thank you! 💕

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! You might want to watch my video #25 (COM technique) to learn how to eliminate all the tails in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@vickirobinette1452]

Thanks so much!!!! Perfectly explained.😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Vicki! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch. Have you watched my COM video to eliminate almost all the ends in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects? You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@mammaannika79]

Agreed! Wish I hade seen this earlier. Was about to give up Mosaic crochet due to all the terrible large gaps om the back. Will give this a try, looks like the perfect solution.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I hope you enjoy using the Adc for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Have you watched my COM video #25 to eliminate most of the ends in Overlay Mosaic Crochet?

[@m-rstringer3750]

You are a clever and practical woman, and I'm glad you are !! :)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you for the complement! I hope you enjoy using my Anchored dc stitch for many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@nekkidnora]

Oh my gosh, you're a hero. This is exactly what I needed, and it's clear and concise and just- perfect. Perfect! Thank you so much!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Nora! I'm so glad this is helpful for you! Have you also watched my video #25 for my COM technique to eliminate the tails/ends in Overlay Mosaic Crochet? Happy crocheting!

[@najwaalnaimi4354]

Thank you indeed❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my anchored dc for all your overlay mosaic crochet projects. Happy crocheting to you!

[@rerodr5414]

Ty you made it seems so simple great explanation ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Rebecca! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch in many of your overlay mosaic crochet projects. Happy crocheting to you!

[@jessylunacaster969]

Wow that's awesome I have had a time trying to find a way to fix that issue you are amazing thank you so much

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jessy! I hope you enjoy using my Anchored DC stitch! If you'd like to minimize the amount of ends in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet, check out my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) video #25 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Happy crocheting to you!

[@elainef.rogers2148]

So glad Courtney from Fiber Fox mentioned and listed your channel in her video. So this is how I found you🥰.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad that Courtney mentioned my channel and you found me, Elaine! I hope my Anchored dc helps you with your Overlay Mosaic projects!

[@tamiweiser6056]

just finished a CGOA class with Susan and she recommended this video. It is a terrific and easy solution. It is so incredible thoughtful and shows your intrinsic and thorough understanding of crochet , in addition to being truly helpful.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

It was great having you in my CGOA class this afternoon, Tami! I'm glad I was able to help you learn more about crochet! I hope you enjoy all of your Irish Crochet and Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@oakstrong1]

Thank you, I like the look of the back more with this method. I also fear less my fingers getting "stuck" into the pockets and damaging the fabric. Maybe it will also give more ' body' for the project. SO CLEVER OF YOU DEVELOPING THIS STITCH, I will definitely try it.!

[@oakstrong1]

I've subscribed.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my Adc stitch. It does give more 'body' to projects! For even more 'body', check out my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) technique in video #25 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. My COM technique eliminates most of the ends/tails in Overlay Mosaic Crochet while using my Adc stitch. Thanks for subscribing to my channel! I hope you learn lots of new crochet techniques and tips to improve your crochet!

[@meetams]

Thank you so much for this technique. It was so helpful in keeping the back of the blanket gap free. : )

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you are able to use my Adc stitch to eliminate the gaps on the back of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@ushasah]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. We would love to learn more from you so keep posting more techniques.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'll post as many crochet technique videos as I have time for. My life has gotten busy with lots of wonderful things happening in our family this year (God is blessing us with a new daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren before Christmas)! I'll create and post more videos as often as I can. I'm glad you like my crochet videos and they're helpful for you. Happy crocheting to you!

[@jacquelined5760]

AWESOME, thank you so so much. All the best happy happy new year

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jacqueline! Happy New Year to you too!

[@4usutty]

I am a long time crocheter but never heard of Mosaic Crochet. Came across it and started learning it but I hated the way the back looked. I came across your channel and saw the anchored dc and I love it. It doesn't really take much longer and you don't get those weird gaps hanging off in bck. So thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Sueanne! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch to eliminate the gaps on the back of your work. Have you watched my COM video to make Overlay Mosaic Crochet without all those pesky ends/tails? It's video #25 and it can be viewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Happy Overlay Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@sarahcurrier43]

Amazing video thank you so so much I have been mosaic crochet for the last year and it has always annoyed me that when doing a few or bulk of Double crochets that it made a gap in the back. So I stayed away from those patterns but now I can finally do them thank you so so much for this video

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my Adc stitch. Have you watched my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) crochet video to eliminate the ends on each rowof Overlay Mosaic Crochet? If not, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE.

[@SigalAlon]

Thank you! I will definitely try it out.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my Anchored dc stitch!

[@leeannewatt2574]

Just finished my first mosaic blanket and I wish I had seen this tutorial before I started! As I was crocheting I kept thinking it would be so much easier to keep track of stitches if I didn't have to keep going back to count how many I had to skip when I did multiple dc stitches. This would eliminate that and ensure that stitches didn't get dropped. Definitely going to use it for my next project!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I hope you enjoy using my ADC stitch for your next Overlay Mosaic Crochet project. You might also want to watch my COM video (#25) to learn how to eliminate most of the tails on Overlay Mosaic Crochet, too. Happy crocheting to you!

[@LadyValkyri]

Thank you for posting this! What a clever way to eradicate the gaps!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my Anchored dc for eradicating the gaps in Mosaic Crochet! I hope you enjoy using this stitch to create gapless Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@lindasolaiman4186]

Thank you that's simple but so effective.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@engelrosen]

Thank you ! I love this

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're so welcome!

[@Robin31716]

Thank You I love this idea

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You are so welcome!

[@paulakoncki4029]

Brilliant!! Doing my next Mosaic in this way!! Thank you for sharing!! You are my my favourite Crochet teacher! ♥️🧶

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Paula! I'm so glad you like my videos! I try very hard to create good content that's easy to understand and helps other crocheters!

[@lynettewykes9923]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Lynette! I hope you enjoy using my Anchored dc stitch for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@daknottyhooker]

THANK YOU for this! This process definitely helps with my WIPs, and future mosaic projects!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad that my Anchored dc will be helpful for you! Have you watched my Continuous Overlay Mosaic (COM) Crochet video to eliminate virtually all the ends on Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! It's video #25, I believe.

[@thesimplyspoiled1]

I’m intrigued by mosaic crochet. I’ve can’t wait to try it! And I will definitely use this technique!! Thank you 💕

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I have several other KZbin videos demonstrating various styles of mosaic crochet. I hope you enjoy this fabulous crochet technique!

[@JackieAbecassis1]

Always so clever and clear in your explanations! Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jacqueline! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and I hope they're helpful for you!

[@moviebuffbabe5651]

Very nice! Thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome!

[@ccorbett188]

I use this technique all the time. It makes everything neat!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks for letting me know that you enjoy using my Anchored dc for Overlay Mosaic Crochet! I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch often to keep your projects neat!

[@m-rstringer3750]

Can't stop myself from another comment about this brilliant hack of yours: not only does it get rid of those unsightly sagging gaps at the back, but it makes the front look about ten times better ! I'm really knocked out by your adaptation, Susan. Now, if only I could think of what to actually make with this newly neat - if not beautiful - mosaic overlay crochet (can't reconcile myself to insert: don't like the double rows) ..

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad you like my Anchored dc! Have you tried my COM technique using this stitch and eliminating all the tails on each row? You can learn my COM technique in video #25. I also have 2 Overlay Mosaic Crochet blanket/afghan patterns using my Adc and COM technique on my website. The links to those patterns are in the description for video #25. Happy Overlay Mosaic Crochet to you!

[@m-rstringer3750]

@@TheCrochetArchitect I've watched your video, but I have to admit it's a bit too much work. When you get to my age you've reached peak laziness ! [grin]

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I totally understand! My COM technique is an option for those who want to eliminate the huge amount of ends in their overly mosaic crochet. But I understand that it's not for everyone! Happy crocheting!

[@m-rstringer3750]

@@TheCrochetArchitect I've found a hack for envelope edging that I'll try at some stage. You would've seen it, I'm sure; but you don't need it ! :D

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Now you have me curious as to what it is! Is there a KZbin video I can watch to see this hack?

[@SydMountaineer]

This is a very, very helpful stitch with mosaic crochet, it's like a "sc - front loop double together", as you're doing a partial single crochet, which anchors the double crochet. The back of the fabric looks soooo much better, and the stitches are much more secure. These types of anchoring stitches are also useful in other types of crochet, like overlay crochet, with either front loop or post stitches, where you want the stitch to either lay flat on top of the fabric, or you want at least the top of the stitch to be flat on the top of the fabric.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks for your comment! I hadn't thought about using my Anchored dc stitch for Overlay Crochet! That's a great idea! Another thing I like about using the Anchored dc for Overlay Mosaic Crochet is you don't have to skip stitches (and count the number of stitches you need to skip).

[@sarag1158]

You always come up with the best ideas! It's going to be hard to integrate a new way of doing a double crochet but I imagine I'll pick it up quickly

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch, Sara. If you haven't checked out my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet) video yet, you may enjoy that technique, as well! It's video #25. Happy crocheting to you!

[@gdcleanfun]

Excellent tutorial! Thanx!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you, Debi!

[@elainef.rogers2148]

Thank you 😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're welcome 😊

[@daphamelia]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using the Anchored dc on your overlay mosaic crochet projects!

[@leheatherrr]

You have so many great tips!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ☺️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Heather! I'm glad that my videos are helpful for you! Happy crocheting!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

The OCD in me would never be happy with all them extra loops on the back of the work. Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! As a perfectionist, I don't like the gaps on the back, either!

[@millieo.5325]

Great! Thank you...😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Millie! I hope you enjoy using my Adc for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects.

[@millieo.5325]

@@TheCrochetArchitect I hope to as I've seen many gorgeous Mosaic Crochet patterns & never really thought about the overlay as I haven't done any Mosaic Crocheting as of yet. Several are on my To-Do List though; therefore, I wish to thank you again...🤗

[@kayautrey3955]

Brilliant. Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome. I hope you enjoy Mosaic Crochet and my Anchored dc!

[@GabbingGrammy]

Thank you.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome!

[@fotochani]

Wow! Wish I'd known that trick sooner... Thank you so much😍

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Chandra!

[@Honey-_bee]

Genius!!!! Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannalynnYT]

Thank you!!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Dianna! Have you also watched my COM video to reduce the number of ends to weave in on your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects? It's video #25. I hope you enjoy using my Anchored double crochet stitch on your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@evahess8402]

That's phantastic! Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're welcome! Glad you like it!

[@Dr_Lara]

Brilliant hack - I was just about to give up on mosaic.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks! I'm glad you didn't give up on mosaic crochet. It's a fabulous technique with stunning results that are easy to achieve!

[@noni7796]

Thank you for that awesome tip!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Nona!

[@kayleighjohnson3612]

This is brilliant!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Kayleigh! I have more Mosaic Crochet videos, if you'd like to learn more Mosaic Crochet techniques!

[@aindradical]

This is brilliant!! I wish I'd seen this video before starting my blanket a week ago 😅 oh well, I'll have to use this technique for my next mosaic crochet project

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I hope you enjoy using my Adc stitch. Have you watched my COM technique video #25 for Overlay Mosaic Crochet? You might enjoy using that technique along with the Adc stitch! Happy crocheting to you!

[@annekezijlstra6322]

thank you for this tutorial my gaps are gone

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Anneke! I hope you enjoy using the Adc for many years to come!

[@UniverseCrochet]

Hi Susan and congratulations for your channel. My name is José Manuel and I am the creator of Universe Crochet. I LOVE your Anchored Double Crochet Stitch and I wonder if I can get your permission for making a video in Spanish about your outstanding technique. Of course, crediting you as the creator. Please let me know if you agree. Best regards from Madrid, Spain.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Jose, I received your email last month and replied to you. I guess you never received my email. Thanks for contacting me again. Yes. You have my permission to do a video on my Anchored Double Crochet stitch in Spanish, crediting me as the creator and providing a link to my KZbin channel. May your crochet channel continue to grow and may you inspire many Spanish crocheters throughout the world! Happy crocheting (from the US), Susan.

[@UniverseCrochet]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Hi Susan and thank you for your quick response. Unfortunately I did not receive your mail last month, perhaps due to some security firewall in my mail system. Thank you so much!!!! Will be a pleasure for me to tell people in Spanish about your brilliant technique. Kind regards and Happy Christmas 🥂

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jose. Thank you so much for asking my permission. Happy/Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@dotti6383]

Thank you, what a smart lady!😊 How about the beautiful scarf I see in the background? Do you have a tutorial for it?😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Dotty! The scarf in the background is my Crochet Mosaic Scarf. I haven't made a tutorial for the scarf, but it's worked in the Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique, including using my Anchored dc. You can watch my tutorial video for working Overlay Mosaic Crochet here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52viYB9bNaCmpo. Also, the Crochet Mosaic Scarf pattern is available for purchase on my website here: thecrochetarchitect.com/downloads/crochet-mosaic-scarf/. Happy crocheting to you!

[@jeweliedee4299]

I hope you don't mind my suggesting an alternative to the anchored dc. It is a good alternative, but those stitches do look a little different than the regular dc. When I come to a sc that is roughly centered over a long series of dc (in row below), I extend that dc through the current stitch down the back and into the top loop of a stitch 2 rows below (same color). I make the stitch a tad looser, but it looks good front and back and does the trick in fixing the gap! For an especially long series, this could be done spaced over the series. Try it!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Jewelie, I don't mind you suggesting an alternative to my anchored dc at all! However, I don't understand what you're trying to describe. How can you insert your hook into the top loop of a stitch 2 rows below if you're going down the back of a stitch? Wouldn't your hook be on the back side of your stitches? Are you working a new dc or a sc? I guess I'd need to see it to understand what you're doing. Are you working a spike dc?

[@jeweliedee4299]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Insert the hook into the back loop of the current stitch as you get ready to make the sc, and then keep going down the back of the work with your hook to catch the top loop of the stitch 2 rows below (again, on the back of the work), then yo and complete the sc as usual, just a little bit looser.

[@jeweliedee4299]

@@TheCrochetArchitect I don't use it for every stitch, just every 3rd or 4th, depending on how long the series of dc's is. It sort of just tacks the flap up to the work. Nothing looks different on the front, and only slightly different on the back. But the back isn't really pretty anyway!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks so much for the additional explanation, Jewelie! It makes perfect sense now! It's a little (just a little) like catching the float in stranded knitting. I think it's a great alternative to my Adc! Thanks for sharing!

[@noraigra4887]

Hi 👋😊😊 great tip 👍 i will give it a try on my mosaic crochet pattern to see if it's possible not to see a big difference ☺️ Nora

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks, Nora! Please let me know what you think after trying the Adc!

[@peachesfireside178]

How wonderful, Susan! Glad I found you tonight. I just started Mosaic Crochet a couple weeks ago. I saw that you plan on making more videos. I was wondering what are the other mosaic crochet techniques? I'm enjoying the overlay technique but always interested in new things. I started to watch another one of your videos and saw this one on the side and thought hum I should watch this one first before continuing on incase I like this technique. Well, I do like this and your teaching ability. I believe in watching 3 videos from someone before deciding if I want to subscribe BUT I have watched less than 10 minutes of the two videos combined and I am going to click subscribe and the bell. I will be watching anything you put up on Mosaic Crochet and maybe other things as well but I'm hooked on Mosaic now. Thank you ever so much and God Bless.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing to my KZbin channel! Unfortunately, I'm going to have to keep my other mosaic crochet videos a secret until I release them! I'm working on one of them right now, but it won't be ready for a week or two. Please be patient with me. I like to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before filming and releasing my crochet videos! God bless you, as well! Happy mosaic crocheting to you!

[@peachesfireside178]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Thank you for your quick reply and I am so excited to know more Mosaic videos are on the way.. I will continue to watch your other videos and that should keep me busy while I do Mosaic projects.

[@cheryls4526]

thank you for a very good visual tutorial. I've never done this stitch but I like it 100% better than the gap. I just learned how to mosaic and I'm looking for projects that I may like and o. thank you. do you anchor the first stitch of your rows?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Cheryl! I do anchor my first and last stitch in the rows that begin or end with a dc. That would be every other row, of course. Have you watched my video for my COM technique to eliminate the ends on Overlay Mosaic Crochet? It's video #25. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Also, I have several Mosaic Crochet patterns on my website that might interest you (scarves to blankets/afghans). You can see them here: thecrochetarchitect.com/patterns/. Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you now and always!

[@joyofcreationcrochet7456]

Thank you so much for this Wonderful technique. I was wondering, can we just skip that yarn over, so that we would have 3 loops and can work like regular dc.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Rashami! You can try what sounds like an anchored single crochet (I've never done it, but it's probably possible). I would make it just as tall as a double crochet stitch by pulling the 2nd loop up taller. I'm not sure if it will be as straight of a stitch (up and down) as the anchored double crochet, though.

[@elizabethhenson9954]

Thank you so much.if I do mine in the anchored double crochet, will my blanket be reversible in colors.i like my blanket to have a reversible color image on the back.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Elizabeth! Your blanket will not be reversible if you just use the anchored double crochet. That's used to eliminate the gaps on the back of your work. However, I have a few videos for reversible mosaic crochet. Here's #45: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_baISgmZd6qtk. Here's #39: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inPOc4qwmb-agpo. Here's #28: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWqVgquNi82Hm5Y. And here's #26: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZy8eISBgqiMotU. All 4 of these videos are reversible mosaic crochet techniques. If you're looking to do reversible Inset Mosaic Crochet (with 2 rows of each color), here's video #24: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmGxeo2LjNeqeq8. Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@judithadamson3447]

Is there some reason the anchoring pull through stitch can’t substitute for the yarn over in dc and then you are dealing with the normal 3 stitches on hook?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Judith, I'm not sure if I understand your question. Are you asking if you can insert the hook into the back loop of the sc below and draw up a loop, which would substitute for the yarn over that starts the dc? I'm not sure if it would be a tall enough stitch without the yarn over. I'll have to give it a try (or you can try it and see what the result would be). I filmed another alternate Adc video that you can watch to see if you like that technique better. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKa3mX2AeLhrsNU. Happy crocheting!

[@monicaogren2581]

Thanks for this tudor! Like it a lot. I have a question - Does this anchored double chrochet stitches use more yarn than the "original" double mosaic ?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Monica! Yes. The anchored double crochet stitch uses a little more yarn than a regular double crochet because it has an extra yarn over. It may add as much as 10-20% more yarn to an overlay mosaic crochet project, depending on how many dc or Adc there are in the pattern. I hope this helps. Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@andreacarver6453]

Do you have a video showing how you do another anchored dc into an already anchored dc of the same color. If that makes sense?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Unfortunately, I don't think I show working a row with an anchored dc into an anchored dc 2 rows below in any of my videos, Andrea. It works just like a regular drop down dc worked in overlay mosaic crochet, though. You'll use the back loop of the back loop sc in the row below (in the opposite color) and the front loop of the anchored dc 2 rows below (in the same color). You can work the first and last anchored dc in every other row into both loops of the stitch in the row below for more stability and the other stitches into just the back loop. If you work an anchored dc in the first and last stitches in every other row, then you'll end up with a nice line on the edge (made with the color you use in the first and last anchored dc). I did this in my Dueling Diamonds Throw and Wedding Ring Blanket patterns. Then I worked rounds of sc around the whole blanket/throw. I also used my COM technique to eliminate the ends on each row so I didn't have to work a double border. I hope this makes sense. Happy crocheting to you.

[@spirooooo8085]

This has been bugging me ever since I started mosaic crochet, thank you! My only question is, is there any way to adapt this for inset mosaic crochet? I haven't messed around to try and figure it out yet but if you know I'd appreciate it!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! The Adc won't work for Inset Mosaic Crochet because you don't have a sc to work into (it's a chain space instead). However, if you use a Spike dc instead of a regular dc, you can encase the chains instead of working in front of them, making the project reversible! Check out my video on the Spike dc to learn how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inPOc4qwmb-agpo.

[@evasj]

Brilliant!! :-)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chani361]

Hi Susan... Could it be possible to create leopard print in mosaic crochet? Do you think tapestry would be a better technic for this particular pattern?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes, it's possible to create leopard print in Mosaic crochet. In fact, someone has already designed a mosaic crochet leopard print pillow. I haven't tried her pattern, but you can find it on Ravelry here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wild-leopard. I'm sure it could be designed in Tapestry crochet, too!

[@chani361]

Hi Susan...I have purchased the chart for the leopard mosaic crochet cushion but it comes with special stitches which are too difficult for me. It would be great if you can have a tutorial of these special mosaic crochet stitches... Thanks for your teaching

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Isa, I'd be happy to put some special mosaic stitches on my long list of crochet videos to make. I didn't design the leopard print pattern that you purchased and I'm not sure exactly what stitches the designer used in the pattern. The designer of the leopard print mosaic pattern is Alexis Sixel. Her pattern listing on Ravelry says the pattern is intermediate to advanced, but comes with step-by-step photos for the special stitches she used. I'd suggest asking Alexis to explain the special stitches to you, since it'll be many months until I get around to doing a video like this! If you're not in any hurry, you can keep checking my KZbin channel. But if you'd like to make your leopard print project sooner rather than later, I'd suggest you contact Alexis Sixel through Ravelry.

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

Okay - I absolutely LOVE this method! Thank you so much for sharing it. It’s amazing. However, I’m having an issue that I hope you can help me with. This is only my second mosaic project, but first with the anchored stitch, so I’m not sure what the problem may be. Using the anchored stitch, my work is shifting into a parallelogram. Instead of the sides looking like this: l l They are looking like this: / / I’ve already done 6.5”! The last row I did I tried hooking in the opposite direction of the lean. I haven’t worked far enough to see if that will rectify the problem. Have you run across this? Do you have a solution? This did not happen when I made my first project (no anchor stitch), but I also am using different yarn. Help!!! Please. 😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Joy! I'm glad you like my Adc stitch! The only thing I can think of that might create that lean is working in both loops instead of the back loop when drawing up the first loop for the Adc. There's much less lean of the stitches in Mosaic Crochet when working the majority of your stitches in the back loop only. Maybe the different yarn is also adding to the lean. Is it a "Z" twist or an "S" twist? Is it the same twist as the other yarn you were using?

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

OH! Thank you for responding so quickly. 😊 Going under both loops is a great idea! You did mention that in the video. I’ll try that! Thank you so much for your help. I really do love this method. I just have to make adjustments to my crocheting. I’ll let you know how it works out. Stay safe! 😷

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

Ugh. 😔 I just did another 11 rows and honestly, I don’t know if it made a difference. It made my stitches a little tighter, and they seem stacked better. Maybe if I went further I’d be able to tell, but I’m going to frog this now and start again some other time. I’m frustrated. I love this idea and I want it to work, but I need a break. Now the problem is how do I frog this with keeping the yarn in order?!? 37 rows, half of which are a striping yarn!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Keeping the yarn in order might be tricky! You could try using hang tags, if you have them (or make your own with scraps of paper and string/crochet thread) to label each row of yarn as you frog it. Or you could put 2 rows at a time (dark and light) in plastic bags and label them with Rows 36 & 37, etc. By the way, have you watched my COM video for Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet? With that technique, you wouldn't end up with separate strands of yarn when frogging! You don't finish off at the end of each row. You carry the yarn across to the beginning and work over it on the next row. Then it's available to use again on the next row of that color. If you take a photo of your mosaic piece that's leaning before you frog it and contact me through my website, I'd be happy to take a look at it and see if I can figure out why it's leaning so much!

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

I’ll send you a picture, but I couldn’t find an address on your website.

[@evedecker6421]

Thank you so much. Gaps were irritating me. Now if someone could figure inset and double rows of gaps hmm

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Eve! I'm working on a fix for inset chain gaps! Stay tuned!

[@phyllisdavis9925]

Love this technique!! How do you adc into an adc two rows below (like on the side)?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like my Adc, Phyllis. You do an Adc into an Adc just like you work one into a sc 2 rows below. You insert your hook into either both loops or just the back loop of the stitch in the previous row and draw up a loop. Then you yarn over, insert your hook into the front loop of the Adc 2 rows below and draw up a loop. Then you finish the Adc just like the other Adc. The only thing you can't do is work an Adc into an Adc in the previous row. It has to be worked into the Adc 2 rows below, not in the previous row. Give it a try and let me know if you have any more questions about it. Happy crocheting to you!

[@phyllisdavis9925]

@@TheCrochetArchitectThank you! Do you start every row with a chain? (COM)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Phyllis, I have another video demonstrating how to do Overlay Mosaic Crochet using my Adc stitch. You can watch that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52viYB9bNaCmpo. You can also download the free chart from my website (link is in that video) to follow along and practice with me. You can also watch my COM video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE to see how I begin and end every row. You can do Overlay Mosaic Crochet with or without my COM method, as well as with or without my Adc stitch. Happy crocheting!

[@marpro765]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like it! Happy crocheting to you!

[@nataliaberg6216]

🙏😘❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like it, Natalia! Happy crocheting to you!